SpaceX · 18 hours ago
Integration Technician (Fairings) - Multiple Shifts
Vandenberg Village, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$23/hr - $41.75/hr
2+ years expSpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. The Integration Technician will provide daily support to the fairing team, working on both new production and flight-proven fairings, and will be responsible for hands-on operations, installation of spacecraft hardware, and ensuring high-quality refurbishment of mechanical systems.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide daily support to fairing team on both new production and flight-proven fairings
Hands-on operations with both large as well as small, fragile assemblies
Install spacecraft hardware in a highly detailed and quality manner which includes:
Removal, repair and installation of harnessing
Removal, repair and installation of thermal protective fairing skin
Removal and installation of avionics boxes
Removal and installation of propulsion fluid systems
Work on the cutting edge of reusable rocket technology as you develop methods for rapid and reliable processing and reuse of fairings recovered from the edge of space
Execute procedures for the checkout of SpaceX flight hardware and ground support equipment
Quickly become an expert at using various mechanical tools without instruction
Maintain and install fluid system components from a schematic or drawing including parachutes, pistons, ball and check valves, pressure regulators and gauges, etc
Provide support as needed to the following efforts: operations in 100,000 class or better clean rooms; Starlink satellite integration, fairing refurbishment and reuse, new production fairing processing and customer payload integration
Work with a team of technicians and engineers to ensure systems and mechanical equipment is refurbished with the highest level of quality to support the successful launch of our multi-million dollar launch vehicle
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
2+ years of hands on experience in assembly, test, maintenance, repair and/or installation, OR a certificate from an accredited trade skills program
Ability to pass Space Force background check for Vandenberg Space Force Base
Ability to work one of the following shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed: Day Shift: Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 4:30pm or Night Shift: Monday - Friday, 5:00pm - 3:30am
Must be willing to travel (approximately 10%) to other work sites as necessary
Ability to lift 35 lbs. unassisted
Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
Ability to work at elevated heights (up to 300 feet), including the use of ladders
Ability to operate heavy machinery
Ability to work in confined spaces
Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain, ice
Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors and noise
Preferred
Associate degree in aerospace technology or equivalent area of study
Proficiency in or hands-on experience with one or more of the following; launch vehicle or spacecraft integration, operations in 100,000 class or better clean room, test operations with gases/fluids, data acquisition setup and field measurements
Professional experience interpreting technical data
Experience working with composites
Knowledge of pressure, temperature and flow measurement devices
Experience working at a rocket launch or manufacturing facility
Experience maintaining and troubleshooting complex fluid and mechanical systems
Military aviation experience as a propulsion or airframe technician
Skill in operating and manipulating machinery and various hand and power tools requiring manual dexterity
Experience working in a clean room environment
Experience with forklifts and overhead cranes
Familiarity with calibrated measurement devices including load cells, multimeters, calipers, torque wrenches, depth gauges, and micrometers
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
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Current Stage
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CFO
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